Residents will have a chance to contribute to how water quality standards are set during a Montana Department of Environmental Quality comment period and public hearing. The Montana Water Quality Act and Federal Clean Water Act set standards to protect human health and aquatic life. The review is an opportunity for the public to offer feedback on the protection of Montana’s waters. The public can submit comments at, deq.mt.gov., through June 28. The DEQ will also hold a public hearing on June 28.
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